18 This is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood.

Other Translations of Hebrews 9:18

King James Version

18 Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated dedicated: or, purified without blood.

English Standard Version

18 Therefore not even the first covenant was inaugurated without blood.

The Message

18 Even the first plan required a death to set it in motion.

New King James Version

18 Therefore not even the first covenant was dedicated without blood.

New Living Translation

18 That is why even the first covenant was put into effect with the blood of an animal.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hebrews 9:18

Commentary on Hebrews 9:15-22

(Read Hebrews 9:15-22)

The solemn transactions between God and man, are sometimes called a covenant, here a testament, which is a willing deed of a person, bestowing legacies on such persons as are described, and it only takes effect upon his death. Thus Christ died, not only to obtain the blessings of salvation for us, but to give power to the disposal of them. All, by sin, were become guilty before God, had forfeited every thing that is good; but God, willing to show the greatness of his mercy, proclaimed a covenant of grace. Nothing could be clean to a sinner, not even his religious duties; except as his guilt was done away by the death of a sacrifice, of value sufficient for that end, and unless he continually depended upon it. May we ascribe all real good works to the same all-procuring cause, and offer our spiritual sacrifices as sprinkled with Christ's blood, and so purified from their defilement.

22 In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

Other Translations of Hebrews 9:22

King James Version

22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.

English Standard Version

22 Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.

The Message

22 Moses said to the people, "This is the blood of the covenant God has established with you." Practically everything in a will hinges on a death. That's why blood, the evidence of death, is used so much in our tradition, especially regarding forgiveness of sins.

New King James Version

22 And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.

New Living Translation

22 In fact, according to the law of Moses, nearly everything was purified with blood. For without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hebrews 9:22

Commentary on Hebrews 9:15-22

(Read Hebrews 9:15-22)

The solemn transactions between God and man, are sometimes called a covenant, here a testament, which is a willing deed of a person, bestowing legacies on such persons as are described, and it only takes effect upon his death. Thus Christ died, not only to obtain the blessings of salvation for us, but to give power to the disposal of them. All, by sin, were become guilty before God, had forfeited every thing that is good; but God, willing to show the greatness of his mercy, proclaimed a covenant of grace. Nothing could be clean to a sinner, not even his religious duties; except as his guilt was done away by the death of a sacrifice, of value sufficient for that end, and unless he continually depended upon it. May we ascribe all real good works to the same all-procuring cause, and offer our spiritual sacrifices as sprinkled with Christ's blood, and so purified from their defilement.